2025 Subaru Crosstrek: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek gets 27 to 29 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 29 mpg.
How the Crosstrek ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Crosstrek ranks 17th (tied with 5 others) of 76 for combined mileage (29 mpg), 15th (tied with 3 others) of 75 for yearly fuel cost ($2,150 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 23rd of 76 for tailpipe CO2 (300 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 64 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Crosstrek's best version, 13 other models get the same and 172 get less. The 2025 Crosstrek's cheapest version costs $2,150 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 51 cost less, 3 the same and 187 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 17 to 23 of 76)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2025 Dodge Hornet | 2025 Hornet PHEV AWD | 29 | $2,600 | 120 |
| 17 | 2025 Kia Seltos | 2025 Seltos AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 309 |
| 17 | 2025 Mazda CX-30 | 2025 CX-30 4WD #1 | 29 | $2,150 | 309 |
| 17 | 2025 Subaru CrosstrekThis car | 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 300 |
| 23 | 2025 BMW X1 | 2025 X1 xDrive28i | 28 | $2,750 | 318 |
| 23 | 2025 BMW X2 | 2025 X2 xDrive28i | 28 | $2,750 | 318 |
| 23 | 2025 Hyundai Kona | 2025 Kona AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S1)) #2 | 28 | $2,200 | 319 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L: 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 29 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Crosstrek version is $2,150 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Crosstrek costs $522 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Crosstrek costs $2,610 less to fuel than the X3 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD
- 2025 BMW X3
- 2025 Dodge Hornet
The Crosstrek against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Crosstrek (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Crosstrek | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD | 2025 Tonale eAWD | 29 mpg | - | same figure | - | - |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 2025 X3 xDrive30i | 29 mpg | $2,650 | same figure | $500 more a year | - |
| 2025 Dodge Hornet | 2025 Hornet PHEV AWD | 29 mpg | - | same figure | - | - |
Every version of the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 34 | 29 | $2,150 | 300 | cheapest |
| 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,150 | 305 | cheapest |
| 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,300 | 332 | +$150 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Crosstrek; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) puts out 300 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 300 to 332.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): fuel economy score 6 (5 to 6 across versions), greenhouse gas score 6 (5 to 6 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Crosstrek gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 mpg | 31 mpg | 3 | 2 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 29 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2018 | 29 mpg | none | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2019 | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 3 | 6 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 30 mpg | 35 mpg | 3 | 6 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 30 mpg | 35 mpg | 4 | 6 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 30 mpg | none | 3 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 30 mpg | 35 mpg | 4 | 6 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 29 mpg | none | 3 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 29 mpg | none | 3 | this page | |
| 2026 | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | 3 | 7 mpg higher than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 3 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 29 to 29 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD | not rated | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | not rated |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 49 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK WILDERNESS.
Owner complaints, 2025
49 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | |
| Lane Departure | 11 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
3 of the 49 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK WILDERNESS.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek (as CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK WILDERNESS). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK WILDERNESS.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Crosstrek itself is at 29 mpg.
Other Subaru models of 2025
More Subaru models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Subaru Crosstrek gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) with 29 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
How much does a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek costs between $2,150 and $2,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Crosstrek AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at $2,150; the dearest is the 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness AWD at $2,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is 17th of 76 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 at 29 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 BMW X1 at 28 mpg.
Did the Crosstrek change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 3 tested versions and the 2025 model has 3. The best figure went from 29 to 29 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD: front 5, side 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
49 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (15 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.